Zandalari Troll Allied Race Unlock Questline - 8.1.5 PTR

The Zandalari Troll unlock questline is currently available for testing on the 8.1.5 PTR. In this post, we go through the complete questline to unlock the Allied Race!

DISCLAIMER: 8.1.5 Story Spoilers below! Don't read on if you don't wanna be spoiled!

To unlock the Zandalari Trolls as an Allied Race, you first need to complete the tasks below. All of them are completable as of right now on live! You can use our updated Attunement Tool to check in your progress to unlock Zandalari Trolls.

The Procession and the Riots

When you have completed all requirements for the Zandalari Troll Allied Race in Patch 8.1.5, Rokhan will have the quest Un'occasione reale available. After the events of the Battle for Dazar'alor, we're invited to attend the coronation of Princess Talanji as the new ruler of Zandalar, and we head to Zuldazar to meet with the Zandalar emissary, Natal'hakata. Arriving at the Great Seal, he mentions that most of Talanji's entourage already headed downstairs from the Zocalo, and we follow suit in La cerchia della Regina.

On Il rito di re e regine, we accompany High Prelate Rata to Princess Talanji, who talks about how important this ritual is.

High Prelate Rata says: It has been centuries since our people have crowned a new ruler.High Prelate Rata says: To claim her throne, Talanji must undergo our most sacred rite.High Prelate Rata says: Her spirit will be weighed and measured in de eyes of de loa.Princess Talanji says: I have a special role in mind for you, <player>.Princess Talanji says: You will act as my witness.Princess Talanji says: If I am found wanting, my people will hear of de loa's decision from you.Rokhan says: Dey be sure to find ya worthy, Princess.

During Talanji's procession, there are many dissenting citizens cursing Talanji for her forced allegiance to Bwonsamdi, but Talanji simples tells Rata to let them talk as they have the right to their opinions.

De Zandalari are not slaves to de loa of death!I would rather see dis city burn than pay homage to death.Ma'daaaaaaaaaa!I will not serve Bwonsamdi!Talanji is marked with death! It is a curse!I will serve no queen who bargains with de dead!Our faith suffers in Bwonsamdi's shadow! I will be silent no longer!I only kneel to my loa!No more dead loa!My loa will not be de next to fall!De White Widow showed me de truth. Talanji would have us all dancing in Bwonsamdi's court. We must stop her before it is too late!What else can I do? Talanji will doom us all. De White Widow knows it to be so.Next you know, de throne will be moved to de Necropolis. Bah!How can she elevate death above all loa? It makes no sense!---High Prelate Rata says: Dis rabble must be taught de proper respect, Your Highness.Princess Talanji says: Let dem talk, Rata. Dey are free to voice their dissent.

After arriving at the Zocalo, Zolani, one of Talanji's guards, arrives to tell Talanji a riot has broken out! Rata advises usage of force, but Talanji is firm in her position of using force only as a last effort. We then stop the rioters in Placare le masse and question the person instigating said riots in L'istigatrice è tra noi

Zolani says: Princess Talanji!Princess Talanji says: Zolani? What is wrong?Zolani says: A riot has broken out in de Zocalo. We must act quickly!High Prelate Rata says: Heretics! Dey must pay for dis with their lives!Princess Talanji says: No. It is their right to be angry. I will use force only as a last resort.Princess Talanji says: <player>, I believe you are best equipped to handle dis.High Prelate Rata says: I will guard Talanji. Do what you must to end dis nonsense.

After the riots, Talanji theorizes that this uproar was actually started by her Priests, including High Prelate Rata's second in command, Prelate Kaj'ra. Talanji asks us to evacuate Priests that support her in La pietà di Talanji, subdue angered Prelates in Spezzare la fede, and Rata asks you to personally slay Kaj'ra in Eresia!.

After talking to the new Zanchuli Council, Talanji seeks out their blessing in Il concilio ha parlato, but is stopped by Samara, the White Widow. After being ambushed by spiders, Samara meets her end by the hand of Talanji.

Princess Talanji says: Dis is a council of many firsts. You represent de hope of de Zandalari, and my wishes for de future.Princess Talanji says: We have much to do, but together we will prosper. I humbly ask--Samara says: Perhaps you did not get de message, Talanji.Princess Talanji says: What is de meaning of dis?Samara says: Allow me to introduce myself.Samara says: I am de voice dat whispers while others roar. I am de spider in whose web you now writhe.Princess Talanji says: You... you are to blame for de unrest dat plagues de city!Samara says: Even now, you cannot see where da blame truly lies. For dat, you must die.Princess Talanji says: Dat traitorous spider! Look out!---Princess Talanji says: It need not end dis way, Samara. Do not make me send you to Bwonsamdi.Samara says: Yes, call your master. If I must die to expose de truth, den so be it!Samara says: I am coming... Shadra...Princess Talanji says: Loa keep you, White Widow.---Princess Talanji says: Are you hurt?High Prelate Rata says: We are unharmed, despite de White Widow's intentions.Princess Talanji says: Good. Gather yourselves and assemble everyone atop Zanchul. I must now face de loa.

The Will of the Loa

With the Zanchuli Council's blessings, it is time for Talanji to face the loa and beseech their blessing on Lo sguardo dei Loa. Talanji talks a bit about her expectations before meeting the first loa, Krag'wa.

Princess Talanji says: I confess, I do not know what to expect next.Princess Talanji says: But I do know dat you must not intervene. You cannot help me as you did with Samara.Princess Talanji says: Steel yourself, <player>. De loa look upon us.Princess Talanji says: Greetings, oh mighty Krag'wa.Krag'wa says: Ah, the little queen to be!

On Lo sguardo dei Loa: Krag'wa, Krag'wa tests Talanji's devotion to defending the weak. Krag'wa transforms you into a firefly, and you must dodge Krag'wa's hungry frogs as Talanji defends you from harm!

You're now the one that needs protection.

After completing Krag'wa's trial, Talanji's next trial is Lo sguardo dei Loa: Gonk. Gonk's test is for Talanji to talk about what she considers to be her pack - Not only the Zandalari, but the other races that helped them in Zandalar, such as the Vulpera and the Tortollans, as well as the Horde. With this in mind, Gonk grants his blessing to Talanji.

Gonk says: Rest a moment, Talanji. All I wish is for you to consider something.Gonk says: My kind draw strength from the pack.Gonk says: To defend our home, we loa banded together and stood as one.Gonk says: And so I ask you: Who is your pack?Gonk says: The Zandalari, surely... but what of your allies? The tortollans, the vulpera?Gonk says: And what of the Horde?Gonk says: Think of this, and go with my blessing. Princess Talanji says: I have, and I will. Thank you.

Talanji's third trial is Lo sguardo dei Loa: Pa'ku. Pa'ku's trial involves Talanji enduring a windstorm, while Pa'ku talks about how she needs to sometimes bend to rule justly.

Princess Talanji says: Greetings, Windmother.Pa'ku says: Hello, my wingless child. Come to me. I would have words with you.---Pa'ku says: The storm stands between you and your crown. Ascend, Talanji!Princess Talanji says: I expected nothing less!Princess Talanji says: I can barely see... are you still with me, <player>?Pa'ku says: Having trouble?Princess Talanji says: Gah!Pa'ku says: The tree that stands rigid in the wind will snap its branches. Bend, my child.Princess Talanji says: I cannot fight de winds of change... but I will endure dem.Pa'ku says: I like your spirit, little one.

Talanji weathers the storm on Pa'ku's trial.

The final trial was supposed to be given by Rezan, the Loa of Kings, but after his death, it is now Bwonsamdi's trial on Lo sguardo dei Loa: Bwonsamdi. Bwonsamdi tests Talanji's resolve once again by giving her a new deal: Bring Warchief Sylvanas Windrunner's head to him, and he will let go of Rastakhan's deal. Talanji refuses the deal, assuring Bwomsandi that her freedom is not worth forsaking her honor.

Princess Talanji says: You dare stand in de place meant for Rezan? Does your arrogance have no limit, Bwonsamdi?Bwonsamdi says: Mind ya manners, child. Ol' Bwonsamdi be raised above all other loa. Just like ya father said.Princess Talanji says: Test me and be done with dis.---Bwonsamdi says: Well, since ya be so eager to get rid of me... I got a new deal for ya.Bwonsamdi says: Bring me da head of de Horde's warchief, and I be forgettin' all about ya father's bargain.Princess Talanji says: Oh... by de loa...Princess Talanji says: No. De Horde stood beside us when all seemed lost. I will not repay dem with betrayal.Bwonsamdi says: Dat ya final answer?Princess Talanji says: It is. My freedom is not worth my honor.Bwonsamdi says: Ah, dat is a real shame. Been wantin' a warchief's spirit for a long time. But go on. Claim ya crown.

You might even notice a special someone witnessing Talanji's decision...

The Queen of the Zandalari

After passing all of the trials of the Loa, it is time for Talanji to ascend as queen in La Regina degli Zandalari. Talanji speaks to the Zandalari and the Horde as new queen in an in-game cutscene. (22:45 on the questline video)

Talanji addresses the people of Zandalar. It is good to be the Queen!

Queen Talanji says: People of Zandalar.Queen Talanji says: I stand before you, having proven myself to de loa. Queen Talanji says: But it is your trust dat I must earn.Queen Talanji says: Many questioned my judgment when I reached out to de Horde.Queen Talanji says: But without their aid, we would have collapsed under de weight of our pride. These mighty allies have given Zandalar new strength.Queen Talanji says: A glorious future awaits our empire. And we must embrace it together. Will you stand with me?Queen Talanji says: Zandalar forever!

Queen Talanji says: I will await de warchief upon my throne.Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: She thinks to summon me? Hmph. I suppose she is allowed some posturing today.---Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: Congratulations, Your Majesty.Queen Talanji says: Thank you, warchief. I believe we have an urgent matter to discuss, now dat I am queen.Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: Yes, it is beyond time we did.Queen Talanji says: De Horde has been a trustworthy ally to Zandalar.Queen Talanji says: Without our partnership, we may not have overcome de threats dat rose against us.Queen Talanji says: I understand dat you have need of our forces. De Alliance will stop at nothing to destroy you.Queen Talanji says: So let it be official. De Zandalari and de Horde will stand together... as equals.Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: Equals?Queen Talanji says: I am de queen of Zandalar. And a queen kneels to no one. Surely, you understand.Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: I see... Very well, Queen Talanji. The Horde welcomes you.---Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: You have performed admirably, <player>. Arrangements will be made to greet our new allies in Orgrimmar.Queen Talanji says: Speaker of de Horde. Thank you... for everything. I look forward to our next adventure together. For now, I have an empire to lead.

Commenti

Commento di Mystic0x

on 2019-02-19T20:33:38-06:00

idk why people are so upset that 'they were supposed to be released on launch'. That makes no sense, and blizz never said they were coming at launch because dark iron dwarves and the mag'har orcs came at launch. People just love to hate I suppose :P Will be cool to play them though. looking forward to it.

Commento di pcorps

on 2019-02-19T20:37:41-06:00

I am not upset that they were not released on launch, but I am wondering why do we have to keep doing quests to unlock something that has been delayed so many times?

Commento di Kananera

on 2019-02-19T20:38:21-06:00

Sneaky Vol'jin.

Commento di Flyn

on 2019-02-19T20:40:04-06:00

idk why people are so upset that 'they were supposed to be released on launch'. That makes no sense, and blizz never said they were coming at launch because dark iron dwarves and the mag'har orcs came at launch. People just love to hate I suppose :P Will be cool to play them though. looking forward to it.

Wrong, Blizzard originally stated that the zandalari and the dark iron would be available at launch, then they changed their mind and decided to rush the mag'har that were supposed to come in way later instead of the Zandalari and to release the zandalari and the KT together, with the zandalari constantly being pushed back because the KT model weren't ready. People disliking that move is understandable, although it doesn't excuse those that are simply really toxic in their behavior

Commento di Seleri

on 2019-02-19T20:54:32-06:00

Eternally grateful that Talanji isn't submitting to Sylvanas and is instead her equal.

Commento di omeomorfismo

on 2019-02-19T21:08:46-06:00

De Zandalari are not slaves to de loa of death!I would rather see dis city burn than pay homage to death.Ma'daaaaaaaaaa!I will not serve Bwonsamdi!Talanji is marked with death! It is a curse!I will serve no queen who bargains with de dead!

Princess Talanji says: <player>, I believe you are best equipped to handle dis.

my forsaken: dafaq?

always lovable playing as undead in this game...

Commento di hotaru251

on 2019-02-19T21:12:07-06:00

Eternally grateful that Talanji isn't submitting to Sylvanas and is instead her equal.

in words only xD

There isnt a person dead or alive that Sylvanas sees as equal.

I mean even Bwonsamdi put the value of her over the entire lineage of her family (the deal) AND the elevation of highest loa.

Commento di Seleri

on 2019-02-19T21:19:06-06:00

Eternally grateful that Talanji isn't submitting to Sylvanas and is instead her equal.

in words only xD

There isnt a person dead or alive that Sylvanas sees as equal.

I mean even Bwonsamdi put the value of her over the entire lineage of her family (the deal) AND the elevation of highest loa.

It's more than any other Horde racial leader has done and we have no idea how the story will go. I know Sylvanas doesn't like it or see her as an equal, but hopefully Talanji will throw her weight around and not kowtow to Sylvanas the first time Sylvanas does something she disagrees with.

Commento di TehLucario

on 2019-02-19T21:21:41-06:00

idk why people are so upset that 'they were supposed to be released on launch'. That makes no sense, and blizz never said they were coming at launch because dark iron dwarves and the mag'har orcs came at launch. People just love to hate I suppose :P Will be cool to play them though. looking forward to it.

Wrong, Blizzard originally stated that the zandalari and the dark iron would be available at launch, then they changed their mind and decided to rush the mag'har that were supposed to come in way later instead of the Zandalari and to release the zandalari and the KT together, with the zandalari constantly being pushed back because the KT model weren't ready. People disliking that move is understandable, although it doesn't excuse those that are simply really toxic in their behavior

The idea was to make the story lines fit better. Mag'har also didn't need a huge story line. They felt Zandalar and KT did since they were the main races of the areas we were in. Blizz explained this hoping people would understand, but the fanbase is unpleasable.

Commento di RobNajjar

on 2019-02-19T21:31:40-06:00

De Zandalari are not slaves to de loa of death!I would rather see dis city burn than pay homage to death.Ma'daaaaaaaaaa!I will not serve Bwonsamdi!Talanji is marked with death! It is a curse!I will serve no queen who bargains with de dead!

Princess Talanji says: <player>, I believe you are best equipped to handle dis.

my forsaken: dafaq?

always lovable playing as undead in this game...

Well the zandalari aren't the brightest bunch lol

Commento di CronoLink

on 2019-02-19T22:16:59-06:00

Blizz explained this hoping people would understand, but the fanbase is unpleasable.

No, Blizz messed up, they made a huge show about the Zandalari being available on launch, then they made the change without bringing much attention to it until AFTER BfA went live and everybody realized the Zandalari weren't an option yet. I agree it made more sense to add the Zandalari later in the expansion, but how the hell can you NOT know that BEFORE the game goes live! Obviously that didn't sit well with a lot of people and Blizz has no one to blame but themselves for this.

Commento di serra2

on 2019-02-19T22:23:08-06:00

So, is Vol'jin intractable at all? Did you have to do anything special to see him?

Commento di TehLucario

on 2019-02-19T22:23:52-06:00

Blizz explained this hoping people would understand, but the fanbase is unpleasable.

No, Blizz messed up, they made a huge show about the Zandalari being available on launch, then they made the change without bringing much attention to it until AFTER BfA went live and everybody realized the Zandalari weren't an option yet. I agree it made more sense to add the Zandalari later in the expansion, but how the hell can you NOT know that BEFORE the game goes live! Obviously that didn't sit well with a lot of people and Blizz has no one to blame but themselves for this.

Oh easy; game development isn't an exact science. Things change constantly from start to finish. They probably had planned Zandalari until beta and realized "wait, this doesn't make sense storywise" and decided to change it.

Commento di FirstSea

on 2019-02-19T22:36:50-06:00

I personally skipped all the drama by not purchasing on launch; now I just have to wait for the patch, then I can finally enjoy my Troll Pally that I have always dreamed of!

Commento di Xexji

on 2019-02-19T22:41:01-06:00

I'm not sure if Talanji is fully aware of how the Horde works politically. Sylvanas DOES outrank Talanji, though realistically only in matters that concern the entire Horde.

The Zandalari Empire can't really be considered 'equals' with the Horde, since the Horde (at least internally) isn't one unified nation but various tribes, kingdoms, and organizations that all operate as equal parts of the greater whole. By joining the Horde, the Zandalari have accepted to be part of this ecosystem where the Warchief makes external decisions and settles inter-tribe disputes but each racial leader maintains their own way of life/governance/religion/etc.

Of course, this comes with some benefits. Talanji, instead of just being allied with the Horde and their leaders, is a direct equal to, say, Lor'themar and Mayla Highmountain. Her people have the full protection of the Horde, and can't be pushed around or subsumed by other Horde factions. Sylvanas can't raise Talanji's people as forsaken without her consent (haha no), or risk an immediate and overwhelming revolt. Additionally, Talanji herself is now fully qualified to take on the Warchief mantle, whether by selection/vote or by Mak'gora.

It's honestly why I believe the Alliance races should have swallowed their pride years ago and tried to join the Horde. There are far greater racial hatreds that have been ironed out within the Horde (blood elves vs revantusk, zandalari vs pandaren/goblin, nightborne vs darkspear, tauren vs undead, etc.) than between the Horde and Alliance. Then Anduin simply has to beat Sylvanas in a Mak'gora and BOOM!- the Alliance defeats the Horde politically from within like a maggot bursting free from a corpse. And if they play their cards right, the Horde citizenry will be cheering them as they go.

Commento di TehLucario

on 2019-02-19T22:43:17-06:00

I'm not sure if Talanji is fully aware of how the Horde works politically. Sylvanas DOES outrank Talanji, though realistically only in matters that concern the entire Horde.

The Zandalari Empire can't really be considered 'equals' with the Horde, since the Horde (at least internally) isn't one unified nation but various tribes, kingdoms, and organizations that all operate as equal parts of the greater whole. By joining the Horde, the Zandalari have accepted to be part of this ecosystem where the Warchief makes external decisions and settles inter-tribe disputes but each racial leader maintains their own way of life/governance/religion/etc.

Of course, this comes with some benefits. Talanji, instead of just being allied with the Horde and their leaders, is a direct equal to, say, Lor'themar and Mayla Highmountain. Her people have the full protection of the Horde, and can't be pushed around or subsumed by other Horde factions. Sylvanas can't raise Talanji's people as forsaken without her consent (haha no), or risk an immediate and overwhelming revolt. Additionally, Talanji herself is now fully qualified to take on the Warchief mantle, whether by selection/vote or by Mak'gora.

It's honestly why I believe the Alliance races should have swallowed their pride years ago and tried to join the Horde. There are far greater racial hatreds that have been ironed out within the Horde (blood elves vs revantusk, zandalari vs pandaren/goblin, nightborne vs darkspear, tauren vs undead, etc.) than between the Horde and Alliance. Then Anduin simply has to beat Sylvanas in a Mak'gora and BOOM!- the Alliance defeats the Horde politically from within like a maggot bursting free from a corpse. And if they play their cards right, the Horde citizenry will be cheering them as they go.

Change that with horde races migrating to the alliance and that makes WAY more sense.

Commento di juniordluk

on 2019-02-19T22:54:35-06:00

Yaaaay nice quests :3

Commento di Xexji

on 2019-02-19T23:02:40-06:00

It's honestly why I believe the Alliance races should have swallowed their pride years ago and tried to join the Horde. There are far greater racial hatreds that have been ironed out within the Horde (blood elves vs revantusk, zandalari vs pandaren/goblin, nightborne vs darkspear, tauren vs undead, etc.) than between the Horde and Alliance. Then Anduin simply has to beat Sylvanas in a Mak'gora and BOOM!- the Alliance defeats the Horde politically from within like a maggot bursting free from a corpse. And if they play their cards right, the Horde citizenry will be cheering them as they go.

Change that with horde races migrating to the alliance and that makes WAY more sense.

Are you high? The Alliance neither has a history of accepting former enemies into the fold, or at least as prominent (Alliance has, what, Dark Iron? Lead by a Bronzebeard let me remind you. Compare to the Horde's Blood Elves and Zandalari, as well as undead and nightborne if they hold the sins of their past forms.). More importantly, the Alliance doesn't have a system where somebody can challenge their leader and if they win, become the new leader. Sylvanas could never defeat Anduin in a duel and become the new High Queen of the Alliance, but Anduin COULD feasibly (and legally), though unlikely both in occurance and in his chances, defeat Sylvanas and become the Warchief of the Horde.

Commento di sigmer

on 2019-02-19T23:23:24-06:00

All that rep grind is why i stopped playing endgame content..

Commento di TehLucario

on 2019-02-19T23:50:05-06:00

It's honestly why I believe the Alliance races should have swallowed their pride years ago and tried to join the Horde. There are far greater racial hatreds that have been ironed out within the Horde (blood elves vs revantusk, zandalari vs pandaren/goblin, nightborne vs darkspear, tauren vs undead, etc.) than between the Horde and Alliance. Then Anduin simply has to beat Sylvanas in a Mak'gora and BOOM!- the Alliance defeats the Horde politically from within like a maggot bursting free from a corpse. And if they play their cards right, the Horde citizenry will be cheering them as they go.

Change that with horde races migrating to the alliance and that makes WAY more sense.

Are you high? The Alliance neither has a history of accepting former enemies into the fold, or at least as prominent (Alliance has, what, Dark Iron? Lead by a Bronzebeard let me remind you. Compare to the Horde's Blood Elves and Zandalari, as well as undead and nightborne if they hold the sins of their past forms.). More importantly, the Alliance doesn't have a system where somebody can challenge their leader and if they win, become the new leader. Sylvanas could never defeat Anduin in a duel and become the new High Queen of the Alliance, but Anduin COULD feasibly (and legally), though unlikely both in occurance and in his chances, defeat Sylvanas and become the Warchief of the Horde.

Blood Elves have a better chance of leaving the Horde than any of that happening. Mind you, I'm not saying the Horde races have a chance to leave for the Alliance either, but it makes way more sense for Sylvanas to start tearing the Horde apart and some of the leaders to reconsider their faction than Anduin doing the same let alone him flat out giving in to Sylvanas to become her lap dog. Lets be real; if he laid down his arms and surrendered, Sylvanas would kill him and raise him as her pet to make an example.